Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Solicitation · FA2377-26-R-B011

posted 25 September 2026 · closes 9 November 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC32 · 4 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for the Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT) effort to develop pre‑emptive or reactive countermeasure solutions, including expendable and directed‑energy options, that protect U.S. aircraft and aircrew in contested electromagnetic environments. The work supports the AFRL Information and Spectrum Dominance Directorate and focuses on advanced electro‑optical spectrum protection technologies.

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